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Some Problems of Polar Missile Control*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

D. Best
D. Best*
Affiliation:
Ferranti Ltd.
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Extract

A polar-controlled missile is one in which manoeuvre is carried out by rotations about roll and pitch axes, that is, in the manner of a conventional aeroplane. This paper discusses some problems in the application of this form of control to homing missiles.

In comparison with the alternative Cartesian configuration, this method presents some special design problems. In the former case, it is often possible to resolve the motion into two planes and consider the pitch and yaw control systems as independent two-dimensional problems. This simplification is not possible in the case of polar control and it is usually necessary to consider the whole three-dimensional system. The equations of motion which result are, in general, not susceptible to analysis. Because of this, the design of control systems requires extensive use of simulators.

Type
Astronautics and Guided Flight Section
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 64 , Issue 596 , August 1960 , pp. 482 - 488
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1960

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Footnotes

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The 11th lecture to be given before the Astronautics and Guided Flight Section on 18th February 1960.

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* The 11th lecture to be given before the Astronautics and Guided Flight Section on 18th February 1960.